Date of Award

2012

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Health Administration

College

College of Health Professions

First Advisor

Michael R. Meacham

Second Advisor

Thomas F. McIlwain

Third Advisor

Robert E. Carden

Fourth Advisor

Dan A. Waxman

Abstract

Mergers and acquisitions involving various types of healthcare organizations have been well documented in recent years and a number of published studies have evaluated the pros and cons of these transactions. However, while increased consolidation activity within the blood industry has been observed nationally, there are no published studies that have empirically analyzed the impact of this activity. Due to the number of finalized transactions during the past two decades, this study focuses on blood center consolidation in Florida and explores the driving forces behind such activity. By employing a blended qualitative and quantitative approach, a better understanding of the impact of blood center consolidation was realized as it relates to key financial and operational indicators. Findings suggest that there were several inherent benefits arising from consolidation, although the results could not be generalized beyond the scope of the limited sample size. The study did, however, provide insight into an empirical methodology that could be used to evaluate future blood center consolidation activity.

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